The road tax status for D988 LEL is recorded as available on IsItAGoodCar.

When is the MOT due for D988 LEL?

The MOT for D988 LEL is valid and due for renewal on or before 25 May 2027.

What is the recorded mileage of D988 LEL?

The recorded mileage for D988 LEL is 86,845 km, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is D988 LEL ULEZ compliant?

No, D988 LEL does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

MOT Valid

1986 BMW M3 2.3L Petrol · D988 LEL

D988 LEL

1986 BMW M3 (2.3L, petrol). First registered 31/12/1986. Recorded mileage 86,845 km. MOT valid until 25/05/2027.

Make & Model: BMW M3
Year / Origin: 1986 · Chester
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 25/05/2027
Road Tax: —
Recorded Odometer: 86,845 km
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: Petrol · 2.3L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

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Odometer: 86,845 km
Fuel Type: Petrol
Year: 1986
Engine: 2300cc

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D988 LEL Key Findings

5 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 27/05/2026
86,845 km recorded at latest MOT
1 historical MOT failure
No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Recurring windscreen items (2 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)

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Reliability & Known Issues

Known faults for BMW M3

Our database tracks 6 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.

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D988 LEL Odometer History

31/05/202385,829 km
31/05/202385,830 km+1 km
02/05/202485,863 km+33 km
25/04/202585,869 km+6 km
27/05/202686,845 km+976 km

Average of roughly 340 km per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

D988 LEL MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 11 Sept 2026, 06:14

MOT Analysis

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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1986 BMW M3 (D988 LEL) between May 2023 and May 2026.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 27 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Windscreen (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

Recorded failure items include: “Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))”.

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